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VII. IBR Checklist for Final Rules

Download chapter VII (checklist).

  • ☐ Assemble your IBR approval request package, including:
    • ✔ A signed IBR approval request letter (including the CFR titles and ALL affected CFR section(s), including any centralized IBR section(s)) that
      • presents any existing IBR material going into new section(s) as new requests and
      • acknowledges currently-approved IBR material included in the regulatory text;
    • ✔ Complete copies of all standards being requested for IBR—including title pages, cover sheets, transmittal letters, and other front matter
    • ✔ The MS Word file of the request letter (unless providing a signed MS Word file); and
    • ✔ The MS Word file with the complete DRAFT of the final rule.
       
  • ☐ Transmit the package electronically at least 20 working days before you want to send the final rule for publication.
     
  • ☐ Email us to report that the request package has been uploaded.
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